| Model Year | 2020 | 2012 | |
| Model | Subaru Outback | BMW 3-Series | |
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| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Wagon | 4dr Wagon | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 108.7 in | -0.6 in |
| Length | 191.3 in | 178.2 in | 13.1 in |
| Width | 73.0 in | 71.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 66.1 in | 55.8 in | 10.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3634 lb. | 3462 lb. | 172 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | 2.6 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.1 in | 37.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.1 in | 55.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.8 in | 41.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.0 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.4 in | 55.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 39.5 in | 34.6 in | 4.9 in |
| Total Legroom | 82.3 in (over 2 rows) | 76.1 in (over 2 rows) | 6.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.5 ft3 | 24.8 ft3 | 7.7 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 75.7 ft3 | 58.0 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Subaru Outback.
| 2012 BMW 3-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2012 | Another surprising strength for the new BMW 3-Series. There's more room in back than in competing cars, and the seat is comfortably positioned and shaped. see full BMW 3-Series review | |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 3-Series.